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Anchoring HVAC and Equipment

Anchoring HVAC and Equipment

Anchoring HVAC and Equipment

(OP)
Does international building code require anchoring HVAC and other equipment for all buildings or only critical facilities such as hospitals? Also, Does IBC, chapter 16, part 1604.9 the word "system" to include HVAC and other equipment?

Regards,
Lutfi
 

RE: Anchoring HVAC and Equipment

You need to refer to ASCE 7-05, Chapter 13 for equipment anchorage for seismic.
Chapter 6 has wind design loads. There's no explicit guidance on anchorage for wind, but it's inferred that if the wind would move the equipment, you need to anchor it.

RE: Anchoring HVAC and Equipment

(OP)
Thanks Jed. That is exactly what I found out.  

Regards,
Lutfi
 

RE: Anchoring HVAC and Equipment

Also - check seismic loads

RE: Anchoring HVAC and Equipment

And you need to provide the direct anchorage to the framing for all types of buildings, not just critical structures.

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto:  KISS
Motivation:  Don't ask

RE: Anchoring HVAC and Equipment

A voice from the past.  Welcome back, Lutfi.  Somebody was asking about you recently...can't remember who, but glad you are back.

RE: Anchoring HVAC and Equipment

Ditto, Lutfi.  Glad you're back.  The commentary in ASCE 7 goes through the anchorage issue.

RE: Anchoring HVAC and Equipment

(OP)
Thanks folks.. I am still around. Life has kept busy. I hope to resume participation in the forum.

Regards,
Lutfi
 

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